* The study programme is conducted in Lithuanian and separately in English.
Combining a high level of theoretical analysis with real-world application, the International Communication studies increases your knowledge of intercultural, organizational and political aspects of international communication. Deepen your insight into communication within the globalised world through advanced study and research on topics such as corporate communication, theory of international relations, crisis communication and sustainable development.
The programme is developed and implemented in close cooperation with the G. Hofstede consortium partners from Leeds Becket University (UK) and IULM (Italy). In collaboration with the Faculty of Communication’s foreign business and academic partners, the curriculum has been adapted to provide corporate communication competencies, which encourages our students to compete at the international level.
The programme is focused on the provision of additional qualifications, which enable seeing and evaluating communication and information processes from the international prospective, rather than on educating of a specialist for a certain narrow area of activities.
The study programme is an exclusive one in the Baltic region. It provides students with the competencies needed to become corporate communication professionals and those willing to initiate a career with international corporations working as CSR or PR specialists or consultants. The goal of the programme is to provide students with a broad and profound knowledge of international and cross-cultural corporate communication, and to form the practical skills necessary for professional activities. The programme is focused on providing additional qualifications, which enable the students to see and evaluate various communication processes from a global perspective, rather than on educating a specialists in a certain narrow area of activities.
Master's degree graduate in International Communication:
Will be familiar with the latest theories of international and intercultural communication, to be able to critically evaluate the latest research in these fields and to apply the acquired theoretical knowledge;
Will be able to analyze contemporary mass communication processes in an international context;
Will be able to apply theories and methods of contemporary public communication in a variety of organisational contexts, including multicultural environments and international markets;
Will be able to carry out research independently in international and intercultural communication, applying scientific methods creatively, knowing the limits of the methods, evaluating the results of the research and determining their reliability;
Will be able to generate creative ideas independently, using a variety of methods for acquiring, gathering, disseminating and preserving information and knowledge to create a critical competitive advantage for their organisations.
Career opportunities
Graduates can work in government, business and non-profit institutions, multinational corporations or institutions in the European Union. They can also be an entrepreneur in their own right or a professional consultant in the fields of public relations, international media or international management.
Admission is open to graduates with a university degree and a minimum of a Bachelor's degree. Admission to the Bachelor's degree in Communication and Information is based on the grades given in the Diploma Supplement, plus additional marks. Admission shall be on the basis of the grades and supplementary marks awarded in the Diploma Supplement.
Applicants to the Master's degree programme in International Communication (Lithuanian and English) who have completed university study programmes, as well as those who have completed studies at a college and additional studies in the social sciences and humanities at Vilnius University, are required to write a motivation letter.
Admission to this programme is in accordance with the rules of admission to Vilnius University study programmes.
A Bachelor’s degree in all the study fields.
English language proficiency (equal or above B2 level in ESOL system, or proficiency certified by one of the international certificates – CAE, PET, IELTS, TOEFL IbT, TOEIC, LRN, IELCA or others). N.B. This is not applicable to those applicants who are native English speakers, or whose previous studies were conducted in English.
Only applicants, who have defended written final theses will be considered.
Applicants are required to submit a motivational letter explaining their motives to study in the International Communication study programme. All applicants who meet the formal admission requirements will be invited for an interview with a Faculty member(s).
1 June | for applicants from non-EU/EFTA countries 1 July | for applicants who do not need a Lithuanian visa and non-EU/EFTA applicants, if there is a Lithuanian embassy in their home country
"International Communication program provides a broad basis for young professionals to enter the field of communication. Unlike most study programs, it combines the rigorous scientific approach of a research university, with the practically orientated hands-on methods for allied science institutions. This combination enables the program graduates to develop and apply abstract solutions to concrete problems."
Emil Slott, graduate from Denmark
More information can be requested at: International studies and projects coordinator Guoda Skripkauskaitė
Tel. (85) 236 6108 Email:
Saulėtekio ave. 9, building I, room 506
Branch of science
Social Sciences
Scope of studies
90 ECTS credits
Field of study
Communication
Cost of a credit
71,58 euros
The degree of qualification
Master in Social Sciences
Length of studies
1,5 year
Study form*
Full time
Overall cost
6 442,2 euros
* The study programme is conducted in Lithuanian and separately in English.
Combining a high level of theoretical analysis with real-world application, the International Communication studies increases your knowledge of intercultural, organizational and political aspects of international communication. Deepen your insight into communication within the globalised world through advanced study and research on topics such as corporate communication, theory of international relations, crisis communication and sustainable development.
The programme is developed and implemented in close cooperation with the G. Hofstede consortium partners from Leeds Becket University (UK) and IULM (Italy). In collaboration with the Faculty of Communication’s foreign business and academic partners, the curriculum has been adapted to provide corporate communication competencies, which encourages our students to compete at the international level.
The programme is focused on the provision of additional qualifications, which enable seeing and evaluating communication and information processes from the international prospective, rather than on educating of a specialist for a certain narrow area of activities.
The study programme is an exclusive one in the Baltic region. It provides students with the competencies needed to become corporate communication professionals and those willing to initiate a career with international corporations working as CSR or PR specialists or consultants. The goal of the programme is to provide students with a broad and profound knowledge of international and cross-cultural corporate communication, and to form the practical skills necessary for professional activities. The programme is focused on providing additional qualifications, which enable the students to see and evaluate various communication processes from a global perspective, rather than on educating a specialists in a certain narrow area of activities.
Master's degree graduate in International Communication:
Will be familiar with the latest theories of international and intercultural communication, to be able to critically evaluate the latest research in these fields and to apply the acquired theoretical knowledge;
Will be able to analyze contemporary mass communication processes in an international context;
Will be able to apply theories and methods of contemporary public communication in a variety of organisational contexts, including multicultural environments and international markets;
Will be able to carry out research independently in international and intercultural communication, applying scientific methods creatively, knowing the limits of the methods, evaluating the results of the research and determining their reliability;
Will be able to generate creative ideas independently, using a variety of methods for acquiring, gathering, disseminating and preserving information and knowledge to create a critical competitive advantage for their organisations.
Career opportunities
Graduates can work in government, business and non-profit institutions, multinational corporations or institutions in the European Union. They can also be an entrepreneur in their own right or a professional consultant in the fields of public relations, international media or international management.
Admission is open to graduates with a university degree and a minimum of a Bachelor's degree. Admission to the Bachelor's degree in Communication and Information is based on the grades given in the Diploma Supplement, plus additional marks. Admission shall be on the basis of the grades and supplementary marks awarded in the Diploma Supplement.
Applicants to the Master's degree programme in International Communication (Lithuanian and English) who have completed university study programmes, as well as those who have completed studies at a college and additional studies in the social sciences and humanities at Vilnius University, are required to write a motivation letter.
Admission to this programme is in accordance with the rules of admission to Vilnius University study programmes.
A Bachelor’s degree in all the study fields.
English language proficiency (equal or above B2 level in ESOL system, or proficiency certified by one of the international certificates – CAE, PET, IELTS, TOEFL IbT, TOEIC, LRN, IELCA or others). N.B. This is not applicable to those applicants who are native English speakers, or whose previous studies were conducted in English.
Only applicants, who have defended written final theses will be considered.
Applicants are required to submit a motivational letter explaining their motives to study in the International Communication study programme. All applicants who meet the formal admission requirements will be invited for an interview with a Faculty member(s).
1 June | for applicants from non-EU/EFTA countries 1 July | for applicants who do not need a Lithuanian visa and non-EU/EFTA applicants, if there is a Lithuanian embassy in their home country
"International Communication program provides a broad basis for young professionals to enter the field of communication. Unlike most study programs, it combines the rigorous scientific approach of a research university, with the practically orientated hands-on methods for allied science institutions. This combination enables the program graduates to develop and apply abstract solutions to concrete problems."
Emil Slott, graduate from Denmark
More information can be requested at: International studies and projects coordinator Guoda Skripkauskaitė
Social partners